The Daily Writer

I’m excited to share this conversation with my friend and former student, Adrian Lance. Adrian is a blogger and author from the Midwest. His background is ministry and leadership, and his mission is to equip all believers for a life in the kingdom of God and to see its advancement on the earth today.  Adrian just released his first book, 3 Keys to Cultivating the Kingdom of God . It’s not only an...

Are you a blogger, writer, podcaster, pastor, speaker, coach, or consultant? If so, you have content and ideas that can change your audience’s life. However, many content creators struggle with knowing the best way to communicate their ideas. On this episode, you’ll learn a simple template you can use to teach anything to anyone: the T-E-A-C-H formula. T - Take their attention E - Explain the main...

One of the biggest questions every author must face is: Should I self-publish my book or find a traditional publisher?  The good news is that you have a third option. David Hancock, founder of Morgan James Publishing, joins me on this episode to share his company’s innovative approach to publishing.  David is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author, and was also selected for Fast...

Zig Ziglar famously said, “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” Success is all about building great relationships and serving other people well. But what if you’re an introvert? How can you succeed in a world that is so relationship-driven? On this episode, we dive into ten ways you can grow your network as an introvert. This stra...

I’m excited to bring you this conversation with my good friend Jennifer Harshman, owner of Harshman Services. Jennifer is a successful editor, author, ghostwriter, and business owner.  She’s also the editor of the book Find a Real Editor: Avoiding the Posers and Scammers , which is a helpful guide to evaluating editors for your writing. You’ll learn systems for planning your time, why it's im...

As a writer, you know it’s important to spend time reading. But like most people, you probably feel pressed for time. On this episode, we’ll dive into ten specific ways to read more books and get more out of the books you read. You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/sbw193 Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here:  https://inkwellghostwriting.com .  Subscri...

My guest on this episode is Renee Vidor. She is the author of the fantastic book Measuring Up: How to Win in a World of Comparison. Renee is also a speaker and community creator who helps individuals and organizations discover how to be who they’re created to be so they can do what they’re designed to do.  Comparison has been a big struggle for me over the years as a creative person, a writer, and...

What if I told you there was a simple way to not only increase your writing speed but do it by 300% using technology that’s already in your pocket? On this episode, I dive into my recent experience writing a book draft with dictation. I’m amazed at this technology which allows us to write in a way that is more fun, natural, and creative than staring at a computer screen for hours.  I hope you will...

I’m excited to bring you this interview with my friend Aaron Hunt, who is a personal brand photographer. He’s not only excellent at his photography craft, but an expert on personal branding.  Aaron is a genius when it comes to using social media to connect with clients and build a following. In our conversation, you’ll learn why a personal brand is important, tips on using social media, how to spe...

Mistakes are like gasoline. When you mishandle it, it can blow up in your face. But if you treat it correctly, it’s fuel that drives you forward. On this episode, you’ll learn 3 critical mistakes I’ve made in my writing business and how you can avoid them. You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/189 Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here:  https://inkwellg...

My guest today is Matt Peet, a videographer who has traveled all over America shooting videos for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Matt’s goal is to help entrepreneurs learn how to make their own videos so they can improve their marketing, bring in more sales, and live a better life! You’ll learn why storytelling is important, a simple formula for telling stories, how to use video on social med...

187: 5 Reasons Ghostwriting is a Great Business for Writers One of the most fascinating things about being a ghostwriter is seeing people’s responses when you tell them what you do. People will say things like, “What is ghostwriting, exactly?” “How does ghostwriting work?” or “I had no idea that was a thing.”  No matter the response, there is one thing they all have in common—curiosity. I thought...

If you have listened to this podcast for any length of time, you know that I have a soft spot for educators. Teachers can have so much influence outside the classroom by writing a book. Today you’ll learn how one math professor took the self-publishing plunge and wrote two successful books that have helped her build a platform and business. My guest today is Allison Dillard. She is the author of t...

Have you ever scrolled through your podcast app and wondered what you should listen to next? There are literally hundreds of thousands of podcasts available, but it’s hard to know which shows are worth your time. If you’ve wondered what podcasts can help you become a better writer or help grow your business, I’ve got you covered. I’ve gone through my extensive lists of podcasts that I listen to an...

Eric Elder is one of my very best friends in the world. He’s many things: a pianist, music producer, author of well over twenty books at this point, online pastor, writing coach, and so much more. One title he was able to add to his list recently is “creator of the hit musical His Name Was Nicholas .” Eric has been a guest on the show before. On episode 69, he talked about why you should write a b...

You’ve heard it a million times: writing a book can help your business. But doesn’t that mean you have to spend years writing a massive book that contains all your wisdom and knowledge?  Not according to my guests, Honoree Corder and Alice Sullivan. Honoree is THE self-publishing expert, and she’s the author of dozens of book, including: You Must Write a Book , The Prosperous Writers  book series,...

“It was a dark and stormy night …” or so the story goes. As a kid I read the Peanuts comic strip. Once in a while, Snoopy would use those words to begin a story he was banging out on a typewriter. It was sort of a meta-joke since the Peanuts comic strip was in itself a story.  Just like Snoopy, we are all crafting stories. If there is one skill in writing that trumps them all, it’s storytelling. I...

What would it take to change your life? Something radical? Something crazy? Something prohibitively expensive? As it turns out, there’s a very simple habit you can do every day that can change radically change your life. My guest today is Chad Jeffers. Even if you haven’t heard his name before, there is an excellent chance you’ve heard his music. Chad is a guitar player who has toured with country...

If you read articles about personal growth, success, business, money, the arts … or pretty much any other topic, there is a great chance you’ve read some of them on Medium, a popular writing platform. But instead of just reading articles there, what if you could become a top writer there?  My guest today is Anthony Moore, one of the top writers on Medium. He spent years as a writer without having...

If I said, “Name the best quote from Jerry Maguire ,” what would you say? If you said, “You complete me,” you’re close … but no cigar. The best quote is, of course, “Show me the money!”  Today we’re going to be tackling the always-popular topic of MONEY … specifically, how to build passive income streams so you have the option of retiring and pursuing the things that matter to you most. My guest t...

Have you ever wondered where you could find an expert who could answer all your burning questions about writing, editing, books, productivity, and related topics? Look no further! This is the first installment of a periodic series called “Ask an Expert.” Today we’re tackling questions related to editing. I’m excited to bring you this first episode in an ongoing series. Today’s guest is my good fri...

One of the most important concepts in writing, creativity, and business today is “authenticity.” We all want to be our authentic selves, and we want to feel that we’re seeing other people as they truly are. But what does “authenticity” mean, and how do you display it as an artist, writer, or creative? I’m excited to bring you this conversation with Jeff Goins, who is the author of fantastic books...

You’re active on Facebook. You play around on Instagram. You’ve probably dabbled with Twitter. But one of the great mysteries of life is, “What in the world should I do with LinkedIn, and how do I use it to grow my business?” You’re in luck, because today we pull back the curtain and reveal some of the secrets for getting more business leads on LinkedIn. I’m excited to bring you this conversation...

Did you know you have a serious program? Every day, your mind is being programmed by the people you talk to, the news you watch, the books you read, and everything else you consume. It’s all giving your mind a blueprint for what and how to think. But I have some great news: you can change the programming so you can think more clearly and have more success in your life. Today’s interview is a fun c...

What if you could make six figures with your online business? How would that impact your life? How would that impact your family? The good news is that it’s possible … and my guest today is here to reveal the secrets of how to do it. I’m thrilled today to bring you this conversation with Alex Nerney, who is an entrepreneur and adventure junkie. It all started when Alex and his business partner qui...